Marriages and Families in the 21st Century puts contemporary relationships and family structures in context for today’s students. Using a bioecological framework, the book reveals how families are shaped by multiple influences, from biological to cultural, that interact with one another. Chapters cover topics from parenting to gender issues within an interdisciplinary context, weaving in stories, visuals, and examples of diverse families to dispel longstanding myths. The book creates a personalized learning experience with frequent self-assessments and strengths exercises, while ensuring that students come to understand the research and build scientific analysis and critical thinking skills along the way. Robust digital tools and resources including SAGE edge and an interactive eBook with SAGE Premium Video help readers develop a multi-layered understanding of "what makes families tick" while challenging them to re-evaluate their own assumptions and experiences. The Interactive eBook* for Marriages and Families in the 21st Century: A Bioecological Approach, Second Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources! SAGE PREMIUM VIDEO : Boost learning and bolster analysis with Families Today videos! Recapping the fundamentals in every chapter, each video activity is paired with chapter learning objectives and tied to assessment via SAGE coursepacks. AUDIO : Listen to engaging podcasts and audio resources that supplement and enrich key points within the text. JOURNAL ARTICLES : Access articles from SAGE’s influential journals that offer important background and exposure to seminal work in your field of study. OFFLINE READING : Using the VitalSource Bookshelf® platform, download your book to a personal computer and read it offline. SOCIAL SHARING AND FOLLOWING : Share notes and highlights with instructors and classmates who are using the same eBook, and “follow” friends and instructors as they make their own notes and highlights. ONLINE CONTENT : Access more online content via links to important data, relevant background, and profiles that enrich key concepts in the text. *Note: the access code for this interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.